Is it possible to use natural methods for stretch mark removal? Is laser treatment safe? What kind of lotions can be used for removing these unsightly patches? Do I have to live with these stretch marks for life? Is this a side effect of the joy of pregnancy? Many such questions plague a pregnant woman’s mind. There are so many ways of elimination. Which one should she choose?

Fortunately, there is a great amount of authentic information available on the internet and in various books and publications. Therefore, instead of seeking half-baked advice for stretch mark removal, one should consult the subject experts.

Answers to Some of Your Questions

Yes, it is possible to reduce stretch marks with home remedies, but you can not expect 100% results. Once you understand the cause of stretch marks, understanding this concept becomes easy for you. Scratches occur as a result of unusual stretching of the skin, due to weight gain. Pregnancy stretches the abdominal skin to its maximum. As a consequence of this stretching, the collagen tissue breaks down and the production of collagen is disrupted. That is why it is not possible to completely remove this scar tissue, except through surgery.

Laser treatment is an expensive proposition and carries many inherent risks that follow any surgery. It is not really advisable to take a risk and spend a fortune, when you can manage them to a great extent with inexpensive alternatives. If you want an instant removal process, there is no such system in existence. However, it is possible to use a homemade lotion that will virtually remove these marks, or at least make them not very obviously visible.

A great way to minimize and remove pregnancy patches is to exfoliate and massage your body daily with a lightener, like cocoa butter. The only precaution that you have to take is to do a sensitivity test before going all out with your massage. Those who are sensitive to cocoa butter can substitute Vitamin E lotion. Olive oil and tea tree oil are also effective alternatives to cocoa butter. The best part is that, some of these ingredients are available right now in your pantry cupboard.

There are of course many creams and lotions that you can purchase over the counter. Just make sure, not to use any lotion that contains any type of steroid, while you are pregnant.

Whatever lotion or cream you may use, just make sure that you continue with the treatment at least for three to four weeks at a stretch. Do not give up before that. Trust in the process. Keep a record of your improvement. Each one of us has a different skin type, so what works for your friend’s stretch mark removal, may not work for you and vice versa.